Pat Curran vs. Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev

Main Event | Bellator MMA Featherweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Apr 4, 2013
W
Curran defeats Shamkhalaev
L
Submission, Guillotine Choke 2:38 Round 1 of 5
"Paddy Mike"
vs.
Submission 2:38 R1
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â–¶︎

Fighter Comparison

18-4-0

Climbed to 19-4
Pro
Record
11-1-1

Fell to 11-2-1
-165
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+140
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Featherweight
Title Challenger

Featherweight

United States
Nation

Russia
Island Lake
Illinois
Fights out of
Dagestan
RU
25
+7 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 29
+7 mos, 1 week, 1 day
144.7 lbs
(65.6 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
144.7 lbs
(65.6 kgs)
5'10"
(177cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
70.5"
(179cm)
Reach
66.5"
(169cm)
Team Curran MMA Gym Team Bombsquad

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 499

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Shamkhalaev
22%
Curran
78%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 95

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 95
  • Date: Thursday 04.04.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Keith Peterson
  • Venue: Ovation Hall inside Revel Resort & Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Curran Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Shamkhalaev Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Bellator MMA Featherweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Curran
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